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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,925.80, 332,477.28 and 133,502.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,925.80, 332,477.28 and 133,502.79 is: 184,233.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,925.80 : 332,477.28 = 133,502.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,925.80/332,477.28 = 133,502.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,925.80x = 332,477.28 × 133,502.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,925.80x = 44,386,644,491.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,386,644,491.61/240,925.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,233.67

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